“You also sleep.” He gently wiped her tears away. “And eat, sometimes. I’ve even seen you laugh once or twice.”
She gave him a wobbly smile. “Yeah, that’s all true.”
“So don’t worry about it, OK? Don’t worry about anything. Just focus on getting through the rest of today. Then tonight. Then tomorrow. One thing at a time, and we’ll do it together. Alright?”
“Alright.”
Their eyes met and held. The busy restaurant disappeared around them; the noise and bustle just faded away. Suddenly, all Katie saw were Adam’s eyes, and all he saw were her lips.
Adam’s breath caught and he moved closer to her, unable to stop himself. She leaned in and his hand touched her upper thigh. He hesitated, then rested it there. She moved closer.
His lips brushed hers, a tiny touch, barely a whisper. She close
